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J713 VTX

1991 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,265 mi
Last recorded164,265 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Porsche 928 S112,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ713 VTX
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 164,265 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 162,201 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 161,804 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 161,316 miles

slight play front wheels

Pass 18 Mar 2021 160,594 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 160,594 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 159,359 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 159,338 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 158,286 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

OIL LEAK FRONT

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel OFFSIDE RACK (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 157,029 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres low inside edge

Pass 7 Mar 2016 153,935 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 153,884 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 153,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 153,664 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 153,100 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 153,091 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 146,151 miles

steering rack (at n/s) WORN ALMOST TO EXCESS.

Pass 5 Jan 2006 130,500 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2006 130,500 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

How Reliable is the Porsche 928 S?

Based on 20,949 MOT tests across 1,961 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
700
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
1,961
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 751
Headlamp aim too low 593
fog lamp not working 553
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
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J713 VTX is a 1991 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1991 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 112,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche 928 S fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 751 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J713 VTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 928 S typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 35 years old, this Porsche 928 S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J713 VTX registered?

J713 VTX is a 1991 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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